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Shadow Library ordered to purge WorldCat data, but compliance unlikely
technology2 months ago

Shadow Library ordered to purge WorldCat data, but compliance unlikely

A federal judge granted a default judgment against Anna’s Archive in favor of OCLC, ordering the shadow library to delete all WorldCat data, stop scraping, and refrain from using or distributing the data. With Anna’s Archive largely nonresponsive and having lost its .org domain, observers expect little chance of compliance as the case continues over remaining claims and potential further actions against hosting services to remove WorldCat data.

via Ars Technica|
#annas-archive#default-judgment#oclc
The Controversial Impact of AI Image Generators and Artist Opt-Outs
technology2 years ago

The Controversial Impact of AI Image Generators and Artist Opt-Outs

OpenAI is not disclosing the number of artists who have opted out of training their AI system. Artists have expressed frustration with the process of excluding their content, which they feel is time-consuming and ineffective. OpenAI is collecting feedback to enhance the experience, as new tools like Glaze and Nightshade emerge to disrupt AI image generators.

via The Verge|
#ai-training#artists#image-generators
"Rise of Data Revolts: A.I. Faces Backlash"
technology2 years ago

"Rise of Data Revolts: A.I. Faces Backlash"

Fan fiction writers, actors, social media companies, and news organizations are rebelling against A.I. companies that consume online content without consent. Concerns over A.I. models using their work without permission have led to protests, including boycotting websites, locking files, and filing lawsuits. The protests highlight the growing understanding of the value of online information and the need to protect creative work from being harvested by A.I. systems. While deep-pocketed tech giants may be able to license content, smaller A.I. upstarts and nonprofits may struggle to obtain enough data to train their systems. The data revolts are reshaping the value of data and may have long-term implications for the future of A.I.

via The New York Times|
#ai#copyright-infringement#data-revolts
"Rise of Data Revolts: A.I. Faces Backlash"
technology2 years ago

"Rise of Data Revolts: A.I. Faces Backlash"

Fan fiction writers, actors, social media companies, and news organizations are rebelling against A.I. companies that consume online content without consent. Concerns over A.I. models using their work without permission have led to protests, including boycotting websites, locking files, and filing lawsuits. The protests highlight the growing understanding of the value of online information and the need to protect creative work from being harvested by A.I. systems. While deep-pocketed tech giants may not be significantly affected, smaller A.I. upstarts and nonprofits may struggle to obtain enough content to train their systems. The data revolts are reshaping the value of data and challenging the practices of scraping the internet.

via The New York Times|
#ai#copyright-infringement#data-revolts